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Many artists and producers have dreamed of having a hit record, or winning
a Grammy. Karl Richardson has recorded and produced nineteen number
one records and has nine Grammy Award nominations.
He has won Grammys for "Producer of the Year" and "Album of the Year."
Having said that, kick back and think about the uncountable hours Karl
(along with his production partners Albhy Galuten, and the Brothers Gibb)
have spent in the studio.
Karl began recording in the late 60s, working for Mack Emerman (founder of
Criteria Studios). His musical and technical abilities were used to the fullest
recording and/or mixing albums by Eric Clapton, the Average White Band a
nd Lynyrd Skynyrd. During those years at Criteria, his abilities earned him the
position of Senior Engineer. If this weren’t enough, Karl soon found himself
in charge of the disc mastering department as well. Some of Karl's mastering
credits include Stephen Stills, Grand Funk Railroad and the Bee Gees.
Very few record industry vets can lay claim to record sales in excess of
130 million units, and Karl Richardson is one of them. His list of credits
include such top acts as the Bee Gees, Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross,
Andy Gibb, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton (see list below).
As the 80's came to a close, Karl found himself exploring new horizons.
With his unprecedented success and background, he reinvented himself
as one of the most respected theatrical sound designers in the nation.
His responsibilities not only included the co-ordination of artists and
directors,
but the overall mechanical and electronic designs, including equipment specs
and budgets.Karl’s theatrical credits include "Jekyll & Hyde", "The Civil War"
and "Little Shop of Horrors". His work can be seen and heard on Broadway,
or in such diverse locations as the Alley Theatre
in Houston or the Asolo Theatre in Sarasota.
Where would you expect to find Karl in the year 2000? On the golf course
or deep-sea fishing? Perhaps, but first you'd better check the studio.
Karl’s brand new state-of-the-art, all digital ProTools control room is housed
at Audio Vision Recording Studios in Miami, where he’s been re-united with
longtime friends and partners Mack Emerman, the Albert Brothers and
Steve Alaimo.Long before South Florida was known as a recording center
Karl, Chuck Kirkpatrick and the Alberts believed in Mack and the
"South Florida Magic". Working together again, there's no telling what might
ensue. One things for sure, they're gonna have a great time doin’ it!
A partial list of Karl’s (nineteen) number one singles
"Stayin' Alive" Bee Gees
"Jive Talking" Bee Gees
"How Deep Is Your Love" Bee Gees
"Too Much Heaven" Bee Gees
"Shadow Dancing" Andy Gibb
"Grease" Frankie Valli
"Guilty" Barbra Streisand
"Islands In The Stream" Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
"Heartbreaker" Dionne Warwick
"Emotion" Samantha Sang
Additional artists Karl has worked with include:
Alice Cooper, Ana Rodriguez, Aretha Franklin, Bill Medley, Bobby Ingram,
Brook Benton, Canned Heat, Chicago, Colm Wilkinson, Commodores,
Dion DiMucci, Dixie Flyers, Don Felder, Donny Hathaway, Doug Sahm,
Doug Sills, Duanne Allman, Fran Golde, Frank Wildhorn, Herbie Mann,
Joe Walsh, Lee Ritenour, Leon Russell, Linda Eder, Marlena Deitrich,
Michael Jackson, Michael Walden, Mike Pinera, Ohio Players,
Olivia Newton John, Peabo Bryson, Ron Wood, Roy Buchanan,
Roy Orbison, Stanley Clake, Steve Miller, Terry DeSario, The Bridge,
Tower of Power, Will Lee, and...
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